ASEP/PSEP/DSEP
First Step Guide
Eighth Edition
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Make sure to read the Safety Guide and detailed Instruction Manual (DVD) included with the product in addition to
this First Step Guide to ensure correct use.
This Instruction Manual is original.
Warning : Operation of this equipment requires detailed installation and operation instructions which are
provided on the DVD Manual included in the box this device was packaged in. It should be retained
with this device at all times.
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Product Check
This product is comprised of the following parts if it is of standard configuration.
If you find any fault in the contained model or any missing parts, contacts us or our distributer.
1. Parts
No.
Part Name
Model
Refer to "How to read the model plate",
1
Controller
"How to read the model of the controller."
Accessories
Standard type
CB-APSEP-PIO***
2
I/O Flat Cable
Dust-proof type
CB-APSEPW-PIO***
(Equivalent to IP53)
MC1.5/5-ST-3.5
3
Power Connector
(Supplier : PHOENIX CONTACT)
4
Spacer
PFP-S (Supplier : OMRON)
SEP-ABUM (Standard type)
Absolute Battery Unit
5
(For Simplified Absolute Type Only)
SEP-ABUM-W (Dust-proof type)
6
First Step Guide
ME0266
7
Instruction Manual (DVD)
8
Safety Guide
M0194
2. Teaching Tool (to be purchased separately)
For the setups such as position setting and parameter setting using the teaching operation, the teaching
tool is required. Please prepare either of the following teaching tools.
No.
Part Name
PC Software
1
(Includes RS232C Exchange Adapter + Peripheral Communication Cable)
PC Software
2
(Includes USB Exchange Adapter + USB Cable + Peripheral Communication Cable)
Touch Panel Teaching Pendant TB-01
3
(Standard Type / Deadman Switch Attached on the Left side Type / Deadman
Switch Attached on the Right side Type)
Touch Panel Teaching Pendant TB-02
4
(Standard Type / Deadman Switch Type)
5
Touch Panel Teaching Pendant TB-03 Wired Link
3. Instruction
manuals related to this product, which are contained in the instruction manual (DVD).
No.
Part Name
1
ASEP/PSEP/DSEP Instruction Manual
2
PC Software RCM-101-MW/RCM-101-USB Instruction Manual
Touch Panel Teaching Pendant TB-01/01D/01DR
3
Applicable for Position Controller Instruction Manual
Touch Panel Teaching Pendant TB-02/02D
4
Applicable for Position Controller, ELECYLINDER Instruction Manual
Touch Panel Teaching Pendant TB-03 Position Controller, ELECYLINDER Wired
5
Link Instruction Manual
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
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4. How to read the model plate
Model
Serial number
5. How to read the model of the controller
[ASEP]
A S E P - C - 2 0 I L A - N P - 0 - 0 - A B U M - * *
<Series>
<Type>
C
: Standard type
CW : Dust-proof type (Equivalent to IP53)
<Actuator Characteristics>
[Motor Type]
2 : 2W
20S : 20W
5 : 5W
(For RCA-R□3, SAR4, RCA2-SA4/TA5)
10 : 10W 30
: 30W
20 : 20W
[Encoder type]
I : Incremental
[Option]
LA : Power Consumption Type
HA : High Acceleration/Deceleration Type
Reference
[PSEP]
P S E P - C - 2 0 P I - N P - 0 - 0 - A B U M - H - * *
***shows the cable length
***shows the cable length
<Series>
Applicable Cable Size
<Type>
0.75 to 2mm
2
(AWG18 to 14)
C
: Standard type
CW : Dust-proof type (Equivalent to IP53)
<Actuator Characteristics>
[Motor Type]
20P : 20 □Size 35P :35 □Size
28P : 28 □Size 42P :42 □Size
28SP : 28 □Size 56P :56 □Size
(For RA3C)
[Encoder type]
I : Incremental
<I/O signal pattern>
NP : NPN Specification (Sync. Type) (Standard)
Model
PN : PNP Specification (Source Type)
RCM-101-MW
<I/O cable length>
0 : No Cable
3 : 3m
RCM-101-USB
2 : 2m
5 : 5m
TB-01/TB-01D/TB-01DR
[DSEP]
TB-02/TB-02D
TB-03
D S E P - C - 3 I - N P - 0 - 0 - * *
<Series>
<Type>
Model
C
: Standard type
ME0267
CW : Dust-proof type (Equivalent to IP53)
ME0155
< Detail of Connected Axis>
ME0324
[Motor Type]
3 : 3W
[Encoder type]
ME0355
I
: Incremental
* It is not the absolute type.
ME0376
Model
*********
SER NO.
*********
Input
DC24V A
*
IP20
Output
0-24Vac,3ph,0-333Hz,
*
A
Actuator
*****
CAUTION: Connect the wiring correctly and
properly, use IAI specified cables
or min 60°C Cu wire.
<Identification for IAI use only>
* There is no identification in some cases
<Applicable to Simplified Absolute>
ABUM
: Simplified Absolute Type
(with the Absolute Battery)
ABUMN
: Simplified Absolute Type
(with no Absolute Battery)
No description : Incremental Type
<Power-supply voltage>
0 : 24V DC
<I/O cable length>
0 : No Cable
3 : 3m
2 : 2m
5 : 5m
<I/O signal pattern>
NP : NPN Specification (Sync. Type) (Standard)
PN : PNP Specification (Source Type)
<Identification for IAI use only>
* There is no identification in some cases
<Option>
H
: High Acceleration
Transportable Type
No description : Standard
<Applicable to Simplified Absolute>
ABUM
: Simplified Absolute Type
(with the Absolute Battery)
ABUMN
: Simplified Absolute Type
(with no Absolute Battery)
No description : Incremental Type
<Power-supply voltage>
0 : 24V DC
<Identification for IAI use only>
* There is no identification in some cases
<Power-supply voltage>
0 : 24V DC
<I/O cable length>
0 : No Cable
3 : 3m
2 : 2m
5 : 5m
<I/O signal pattern>
NP : NPN Specification (Sync. Type) (Standard)
PN : PNP Specification (Source Type)
Basic Specifications
Specifications
Item
ASEP
Number of controlled axes
1-axis
24V DC 10%
Power-supply voltage
Control power capacity
0.5A (For Simple Absolute Type,0.8A)
Low Power
Motor type
Rated
MAX.
(Note 1)
MAX.
Consumption
2W
0.8A
4.6A
5W
1.0A
6.4A
10W (RCL series)
1.3A
6.4A
10W
1.3A
2.5A
4.4A
Load
(RCA/RCA2 series)
current
20W
1.3A
2.5A
4.4A
20W
1.7A
3.4A
5.1A
(Model code display 20S)
30W
1.3A
2.2A
4.0A
20P, 28P, 35P,
42P, 56P
3W
Heat generation
8.4W
Rush current
MAX. 10A
Weak field-magnet
Motor control system
Sinusoidal wave (AC) driving
vector control
RCA Series
800 Pulse/rev
RCA2-***N
1048 Pulse/rev
RCA2
Except for
series
800 Pulse/rev
RCA2-***N
RA1L,
SA1L,
715 Pulse/rev
SA4L,
SM4L,
RA2L,
Applicable
RCL
SA2L,
855 Pulse/rev
encoder
series
SA5L,
resolution
SM5L,
RA3L,
SA3L,
1145 Pulse/rev
SA6L,
SM6L,
RCP2, RCP3, RCP4
800 Pulse/rev
RCD
Actuator cable length
MAX. 20m
Serial communication interface
RS485 : 1CH (based on Modbus Protocol RTU/ASCII)
(SIO port)
Signal I/O dedicated for 24V DC (selected from NPN/PNP) ... Input 4 points max.,
External interface
output 4 points max.
Cable length MAX. 10m
Data setting and input
PC software, teaching pendant
Position data and parameters are saved in the nonvolatile memory.
Data retention memory
(About 100,000 times of reloading
(Note 3)
)
Operation mode/No. of positions
Positioner mode Positioning points : 2 to 3 points
LED display (mounted on front panel)
1 point (for controller status display)
None
Forcibly releasing of electromagnetic
Supply 24V DC 150mA to BK on power connector when a
brake switch
compulsory release of the brake is required.
Dielectric withstanding voltage/
500V DC 10M
resistance
Protection Function against
Class I basic insulation
Electric Shock
Cooling method
Natural air-cooling
Use environment
Pollution degree 2
Surrounding air
0 to 40C
Temperature
Surrounding humidity
85% RH or less (non-condensing)
Surrounding environment [Refer to 1.5 Installation Environment.]
Surrounding storage
-25 to 65C (Battery to be stored at 40C or lower)
temperature
Environment
Usage altitude
1000m or lower above sea level
Protection code
IP20: Equivalent to IP53 (Option) with the installation of the dust-proof cover
Frequency 10 to 57Hz / Swing width : 0.075mm
Vibration durability
Frequency 57 to 150Hz / Acceleration : 9.8m/ S
XYZ Each direction Sweep time : 10 minutes Number of sweep : 10 times
Mass
130g or less, 160g or less (INC-Dust-proof type)
External dimensions
30W × 100H × 66.2D (mm)
As a + 24V DC power supply, select the
Note 1 The current reaches its maximum level when the
servo-motor exciting phase is detected which is to be
power supply of the "peak load support"
performed in the first servo-motor turning ON processing
specification or one with sufficient capacity.
In the case that the capacity margin is not
after the power injection.
(Normal: Approx. 1 to 2 sec, Max.: 10 sec)
sufficient, voltage might be dropped in a
moment. Especially, the power supply
Note 2 The excitation detection operation is performed after the
power is input. In such a case, the current becomes
equipped with remote sensing reacts to the
maximum. (normally 100 msec)
transient voltage drop and raises the
voltage for adjustment, which may result in
However, a current of approx. 6.0A flows if the motor
driving power is turned on again after its shutdown.
overvoltage error.
(for approx. 1 to 2 msec)
Note1: Position data and parameters are written to EEPROM. The limitation for the reload is about 100,000 times. Take
the greatest care.
Do not turn OFF the power to the unit during the reloading operation.
PSEP
DSEP
(Note 2)
Rated
MAX.
2.0A
0.7A
1.5A
9.6W
4W
Square wave (DC) drive
400 Pulse
(RA1D/GRSN),
480 Pulse
(RA1DA/GRSNA)
MAX. 10m
None
Brake cannot be
compulsorily released.
2
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